The first part of your orientation is Rochester Ready, a self-paced online program designed to introduce you to University academics and student life ahead of your arrival to campus. Through videos, online modules, and virtual communications, we work to ensure that your transition to the University is as smooth as possible.
Rochester Ready is made up of four required components that you must complete before you arrive on campus.
Detailed information for students beginning their studies in January 2027 will be available when Rochester Ready launches later this fall.
This comprehensive checklist covers all the required forms and tasks you need to complete before arriving to campus. Simply refer back to the checklist regularly to make sure you're on top of your required tasks, or add the tasks to your own calendar using our calendar subscription.
These live webinars, videos, and online modules will introduce you to University life and academics ahead of your first semester at URochester, covering topics like health and wellness on campus, academic honesty, student activities, and more.
As an incoming student, you will connect with your college advisor and register for your first-semester courses ahead of your arrival to campus. Your assigned college advisor will be with you throughout your entire undergraduate experience, so establishing a relationship ahead of Welcome Week will help you make the most of URochester's resources to achieve your academic goals.
There are plenty of ways to connect with fellow incoming students and current students before you arrive on campus, whether it's joining your Orientation Leader for a virtual hangout or logging into an incoming student group on social media.